1. THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. THERE IS NO WARNING THAT THIS IS GOING TO HAPPEN OR IS HAPPENING. UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, MY 2005 FORD EXPEDITION SIMPLY LOST ALL POWER AND THE WORDS "ENGINE FAIL SAFE MODE" APPEARED. 2. THIS OCCURRED TWICE (OCT. 6, 2009 AND NOV. 16, 2009). I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BOTH TIMES BUT DURING THE SECOND INCIDENT, I LOS…
2005 ford Expedition engine problems
moderate 77 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
77
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
MY MOTHER HAD MY CAR WHEN THIS OCCURRED AND THE INCIDENT AND SUBSEQUENT RESEARCH SHOWING A DANGEROUS PATTERN AND NO RECALL OF THIS ISSUE HAS ME VERY CONCERNED. WHILE AT A RED LIGHT, THE ENGINE FAILSAFE MESSAGE FLASHED ACROSS THE DASH WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT ON WHILE MAKING LOUD ALERT BEEPS. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT GO. MY MOTHER PUT IT IN PARK AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. SHE…
2005 FORD EXPEDITION LIMITED ~83.5K MILES VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN ABOUT A HALF HOUR AND THE ENGINE STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING, UNABLE TO ACCELERATE, BRAKE OR STEER. COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD, SHUT VEHICLE OFF, RESTARTED. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP, UNABLE TO REGISTER CODE HOWEVER I PROVIDED THEM WITH COMMENTS FROM ONLINE SITES POINTING TO THROTTLE CONTROL BODY FAILURE CAUSING ENGINE TO GO INTO FAILSAFE MODE. D…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED ABNORMALLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2005 ford Expedition?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 77 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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